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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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